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per Joe:
When the Gophers upset Nebraska in Lincoln two years ago, quarterback Mitch Leidner made big plays with his feet, rushing 22 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
It was a different story last year, when Nebraska pounded Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium, as Leidner rushed eight times for minus-1 yard. The Cornhuskers smothered the entire Gophers ground attack, allowing just 65 yards.
With nowhere to run, the Gophers aired things out, with Leidner completing 26 of 40 passes for 301 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
If the Gophers are to beat No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday, Leidner might need to blend those two performances into one. Throwing the deep ball could prove critical, and so could Leidner’s resurgence as a runner.
He connected on his two longest passes of the season last week against Purdue and finished with 231 passing yards. The senior also rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns, helping extend the four-game winning streak.
“I think Minnesota has confidence,” Nebraska coach Mike Riley said. “I think that quarterback is kind of leading that with the way he’s playing. He looks like a tough guy. He looks like a guy that’s going to fight to make plays.”
http://www.startribune.com/mix-of-p...vital-for-gophers-against-nebraska/400634721/
Go Gophers!!
When the Gophers upset Nebraska in Lincoln two years ago, quarterback Mitch Leidner made big plays with his feet, rushing 22 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
It was a different story last year, when Nebraska pounded Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium, as Leidner rushed eight times for minus-1 yard. The Cornhuskers smothered the entire Gophers ground attack, allowing just 65 yards.
With nowhere to run, the Gophers aired things out, with Leidner completing 26 of 40 passes for 301 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
If the Gophers are to beat No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday, Leidner might need to blend those two performances into one. Throwing the deep ball could prove critical, and so could Leidner’s resurgence as a runner.
He connected on his two longest passes of the season last week against Purdue and finished with 231 passing yards. The senior also rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns, helping extend the four-game winning streak.
“I think Minnesota has confidence,” Nebraska coach Mike Riley said. “I think that quarterback is kind of leading that with the way he’s playing. He looks like a tough guy. He looks like a guy that’s going to fight to make plays.”
http://www.startribune.com/mix-of-p...vital-for-gophers-against-nebraska/400634721/
Go Gophers!!
